{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Reaction to British GP qualifying","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/reaction-to-british-gp-qualifying-d4e17eac-97b7-4518-9c7a-7f85976e8c75","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63e24225436c36001119fc66/e/6a49441432d6e8f87a5f5784/media.mp3","description":"To cap off an awesome day at Silverstone, we're here with a full rundown of all the surprises from qualifying!We'll be on the Silverstone main stage TOMORROW at 10:40am - we'd love to see you there and we'll do a meet & greet after the show too.Our brand new live show 'Super Podding' is coming to the UK and Amsterdam this autumn! Get your tickets here: http:/tix.to/p1liveSign up to our Patreon for just $5 a month! 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